LINGUIST List 15.3573

Thu Dec 23 2004

Jobs: General Linguistics: Trainee Editor, Germany

Editor for this issue: Vanessa Manion <vanessalinguistlist.org>

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As the Editorial department is closely involved with other in-house departments,
the training program will provide a very good overview of the publishing
company's general mode of operation. It also includes a six-month period during
which you will gain direct experience of other in-house departments.

The person for this post will ideally have:
- completed stage II of their studies (German Hauptstudium or equivalent) in
linguistics or a related subject area;
- excellent computer skills: confident use of standard programs
(Word, Excel, databases, Internet);
- practical experience of working on database publications or with editorial
systems and knowledge of XHTML, XML, Unicode would be an advantage;
- very good English and German language skills;
- an eye for detail and the ability to keep to tight schedules;
- a structured and pragmatic way of thinking;
- the ability to work independently, on their own initiative;
- flexibility in their approach to work;
- the ability to work as part of a team.